Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

The New York Islanders got strong goaltending from Ilya Sorokin and played a simple, smart defensive game to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1. That gives the Isles eight wins in their last nine games.  We have our key takeaways from this game along with our hero and goat of the game, and we discuss one simple, subtle difference in this team's play that has contributed to their recent success. We...

The New York Islanders announced that forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower body injury he suffered in Saturday's overtime win in Tampa. So, now that the Isles are without their most dynamic offensive player, what should GM Lou Lamoriello do now? Should he double down and mortgage the future to try to make the playoffs this year or should he look to retool after all the injuries t...

The New York Islanders extended their win streak to seven games on Saturday with a big overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, but the streak ended Sunday with a 6-3 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. We have our key takeaways from the including the debuts of defenseman Adam Boqvist and goalie Jakub Skarek, latest injury news on Scott Mayfield and Mathew Barzal and wha...

The New York Islanders extended their win streak to six games with a 3-0 shutout over the Philadelphia Flyers. Ilya Sorokin got the shutout while Marc Gatcomb scored his first NHL goal. We break down how the Isles won including holding Philly to just 3 shots on goal in the third period to hold on to the lead. Plus, we analyze how the recent changes to the Isles lineup have helped them win hockey g...

New York Islanders forwards Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal are good on their own, but like peanut butter cups they are better when they're together. Today, we discuss the chemistry between Bo and Barzy and why head coach Patrick Roy should keep this duo together as often as possible. Plus, we discuss the offensive upside of Simon Holmstrom. Can the former first round pick became a 30-goal scorer in t...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade deadline, and when Vancouver is finally going to s...

The New York Islanders won their 5th straight game with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The Isles are now within four points of a playoff spot although there are still a lot of teams they need to beat out.  We break down the reasons for the team's recent success and we have our key takeaways and hero and goat of the game. Plus, we we focus on the play of the two newest Island...

The New York Islanders announced that Ryan Pulock and Marcus Hogberg have been placed on IR as a result of the injuries they suffered Saturday against the Hurricanes. They Isles recalled goalie Jakub Skarek from Bridgeport and sent a conditional 5th round pick in 2026 to the St. Louis Blues for Scott Perunovich. We discuss Perunovich's skills and  what he'll bring to the table and what this trade...

The New York Islanders swept their two games over the weekend, beating both the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes. We break down both wins and how the Isles got the job done.  Plus, new injuries mounted with Ryan Pulock and Marcus Hogberg both leaving Saturday's game early. We discuss the impact of Pulock's absence on who would have to step up.  And the Isles signed defenseman Tony D...

The New York Islanders got injury updates on Noah Dobson, Kyle Palmieri, and Hudson Fasching. The news on Dobson is  mixed and we'll discuss the good and the bad plus what this means for the Isles in the short term on today's show. Plus, does the injury to Dobson change the way Lou Lamoriello should approach the NHL Trade Deadline? We discuss the options and why it does matter. And we preview both...

NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and whether the Vancouver Canucks should trade JT Miller...

How will the New York Islanders have to adjust without Noah Dobson in the lineup? Which players will see more ice time, how will their roles be changed and what does head coach Patrick Roy need to be wary of when deciding how to use his defense corps?  We break all of that down for you on today's show. Plus, what can the New York Islanders expect in return if they trade Brock Nelson? We discuss th...

We have injury updates on Noah Dobson and Mike Reilly; Dobson missed practice after being injured Monday night against Ottawa while Reilly addressed fans and gave an update on his possible return this season. We also discuss how Dobson's injury could impact the Islanders on the ice, at the NHL trade deadline and in contract negotiations. Plus, new Brock Nelson trade rumors including six teams who...

In this episode of the Locked On Islanders podcast, we discuss the New York Islanders' 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. We highlight the strong performances of Matthew Barzal and Bo Horvat, as well as Simon Holmstrom's shorthanded goal.  However, we also discuss Noah Dobson's injury and its potential impact on the team.  Plus it's been one year since the Isles fired Lane Lambert and hir...

The New York Islanders got back on the winning track with a solid 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday. This all took place after the NHL suspended Maxim Tsyplakov for three games for his controversial hit in Thursday's loss to the Flyers.  We have our key takeaways from the game and our hero and goat of the game as well as our thoughts on the Tsyplakov suspension.  Plus, the Isles honored Br...

The New York Islanders played a strong and physical first period but couldn't sustain their effort and fell to the Flyers 5-3. There was some good news, the Isles ended their long power play drought, but they took their foot off the gas and got sloppy after the first period and lost their second straight game. We have our key takeaways and our hero and goat of the game and we discuss the controver...

The New York Islanders loss to the Ottawa Senators Tuesday only caused more trade rumors to surface as the NHL trade deadline gets closer. We have the latest rumors concerning Scott Mayfield and Brock Nelson. Plus, Patrick Roy decries his team's poor performance Tuesday, we discuss what he had to say about the Isles disappointing effort against the Senators.  The Isles power play is also in a hist...

Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot mig...

The New York Islanders three-game winning streak came to an end as they fell to the Ottawa Senators 2-0. The strong play of Marcus Hogberg and the NHL debut of Marc Gatcomb were the hlghlights, but the Isles offense was MIA and they failed to create high danger scoring chances. We have our key takeaways and our hero and goat of the game plus we discuss the absence of JG Pageau and Alexander Romano...

The New York Islanders open a seven-game homestand tonight when they face the Ottawa Senators. These seven games can have a huge impact on the future of the franchise, not just for this season but for a few years to come. Four of these seven games are against teams the Isles are fighting for a playoff spot against.  If the Isles play well and earn 10 points or more, they are right in the thick of...

The New York Islanders won their third straight game for the first time this season by beating the  Utah Hockey Club 2-1. Marcus Hogberg was the surprise starter in goal after Ilya Sorokin came down with an illness and Alexander Romanov missed the game due, but the Isles still played strong team defense in the win. Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee and Brock Nelson provided both goals and were the team's...

The New York Islanders played their best defensive game of the season in a 4-0 shutout win over the Vegas Golden Knights. We discuss why this game was so effective and the strong play of Ilya Sorokin, a milestone for Anders Lee and the end of Brock Nelson's 18-game goal drought.  Plus, we have the latest injury updates on Semyon Varlamov, Isaiah George, Simon Holmstrom, Hudson Fasching and Mike Re...

With the NHL trade deadline now less than two months away (including a 10 day break for the 4 Nations Faceoff), experts are compiling their lists of the most targeted players available around the league. Well, three members of the New York Islanders made the top 25 for this respected sports writer's list. We break down the trio, why they're on the list and one of them is even number one. Plus, we...

The New York Islanders have two 30-goal scorers from a year ago who are on expiring contracts and are very likely to be traded. That's Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri. Both are also slumping right now. Nelson has gone 17 games without lighting the lamp while  Palms has 2 goals in his last 18 games. We discuss what this does to their market value and some other possible trade candidates that Lou Lam...

The New York Islanders are one of the teams mentioned as possible trade partners with the Vancouver Canucks for center Elias Pettersson. We discuss Pettersson's skill set and how he'd fit in with the Isles and how he could be fit under the NHL salary cap. Plus, what would it take to acquire Pettersson in a trade and some of the hurdles that would have to be overcome in order for a deal to be made....